Dana L. Bratton

Dana retired from active appraising in 2025 after 50 years of real estate valuation. Dana's career has spanned banks, assessors offices, and a long standing private appraisal business.

In recent years he has enjoyed reviewing appraisals, consulting with clients, and managing a portfolio of real estate. He is looking forward to continuing work in real estate development, traveling, gardening, and spending time with his five grandchildren.

Former Oregon State Certified General Appraiser

dana.bratton@brattonappraisal.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Chairman of a task force that successfully consolidated four regional chapters of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and one statewide chapter of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers.

Selected as 1 of 3 appraisers from the State of Oregon to author exam questions used to test the comprehension of appraisers throughout the nation.

Popular keynote speaker on the topic of trends in the real estate market and how to invest.

Founder of the Bend Real Estate Forecast Breakfast held annually in February.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Real Estate – University of Oregon, 1976.